# Damage (2009)

> An ex-con enters brutal cage fights to finance lifesaving treatment for the daughter of his victim, finding redemption through violence and unexpected bonds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14704

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama
- Director: Jeff F. King
- Cast: Steve Austin, Walton Goggins, Laura Vandervoort, William B. Davis, Christina Jastrzembska, Lynda Boyd, Katelyn Mager, Giles Panton
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1314177/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, visceral, tense, action movie night, martial arts marathon

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